25817 ZIP Code — Bolt, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25817 is located in Bolt, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 5.67 square miles and serves a population of 301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25817

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,100.

Median household income is $65,408. 83% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 25817 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

301

population

5.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25817 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25817

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bolt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25839 Fairdale (1.5 mi) 25844 Glen Daniel (2.8 mi) 25848 Glen Rogers (3.3 mi) 25007 Arnett (3.4 mi) 25174 Rock Creek (4.6 mi) 25865 Lester (5.4 mi) 25062 Dry Creek (6.6 mi) 25932 Surveyor (6.7 mi) 25913 Ravencliff (6.9 mi) 25920 Slab Fork (7 mi) 24870 Oceana (8.7 mi) 25209 Whitesville (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	301
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	5.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.7738
Longitude	-81.4150
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

301

Population

People per sq mi

68.2

Median age

$65,408

Median household income

$30,230

Per capita income

$180,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

198

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	9.0%
18 and over	274	91.0%
65 and over	189	62.8%
Median age	68.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.7%

Two or more races 16.3%

Group	Count	%
White	252	83.7%
Two or more races	49	16.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$50k–$75k 82.5%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	82.5%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
Median income	$65,408

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 38.9%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	36.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	69.2%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	82.5%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.5%
Electricity	17.5%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	22	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	82.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	74.7%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	25.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	19	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 53.7%

Education & healthcare 46.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	46.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	53.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	82.5%
Retirement income	82.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	51.8%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	77.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	91.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	301	100.0%
Born in same state	301	100.0%
Born in different state	211	70.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	95	31.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	15%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25817

What city is ZIP code 25817 in?

ZIP code 25817 is primarily assigned to Bolt, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25817 in?

ZIP code 25817 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25817 have an older population?

63% of residents in ZIP code 25817 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25817 have a large retiree population?

83% of households in ZIP code 25817 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25817?

The median home value in ZIP code 25817 is $180,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 25817?

ZIP code 25817 has an estimated population of 301 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25817 in?

ZIP code 25817 observes the EST timezone.